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Under McMahon, ED Is Diminished but Not Dead, Experts Say
Inside Higher Ed spoke with more than a dozen politicians, higher education experts and former department employees; their thoughts on the agency’s status varied, but many tried to remain hopeful.
Trump Research Funding Plans: Penalize ‘Repeat Players,’ Reward Compact Signers
Before his administration asked universities to sign a compact in exchange for federal funding priority, the president ordered that grants shouldn’t be given “to a select group of repeat players.” Both actions could displace the use of merit in doling out research money.
Are Trump’s Settlements Losing Steam?
The Trump administration forced significant changes and a fine at Columbia but won limited concessions from Virginia and remains in legal battles with Harvard and UCLA.
It’s Not Enough to Say No to the Compact
Colleges must take the challenge to address affordability seriously—or else cede the issue to Trump.
Valley Forge Military College Wants to Sign Compact
Education Dept. Finalizes PSLF Rule Limiting Who Gets Forgiveness
The department says fewer than 10 employers will be affected a year, but advocates fear the rule could set “a troubling precedent.”
More College Leaders Speak Out Against Compact but Don’t Reject It
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Threatens Student Success
At a webinar Tuesday, experts shared projections about how the budget bill could impact college students and their financial stability.